Sherwood Heights Unit 1
Homes for Sale in Tampa, FL

Community in Tampa · Hillsborough County
397 homesBuilt 1930–2023
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Live · Sherwood Heights Unit 1 Housing Pulse Stellar MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Tempo
2
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 2 a year
Ownership and context
54%
Owner-occupied · Sherwood Heights Unit 1
217 of 400 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
46%
Non-owner-occupied · Sherwood Heights Unit 1
incl. 16% trust or LLC-held · 3% out-of-state
0%
Cash buyers · Sherwood Heights Unit 1
0 of 5 sales, 12 mo ending June 2024
397
Homes in the community
plus 3 vacant residential lots · 400 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 5 years of records
Est. 1930
Community established
homes built 1930-2023, median 1961 (FL DOR 2025)
1
Failed listings · 2026
peaked at 3 in 2025
0.5%/yr
Turnover rate
about 2 of 397 homes trade a year
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Price in Sherwood Heights Unit 1 is driven by condition and vintage, not by any single spec sheet. With a median year built of 1961 and a stock that ranges from 1930 all the way to 2023, two homes on the same block can be worlds apart — one an original mid-century cottage, the other a full rebuild. The median living area sits near 1,255 square feet, so this is a compact-footprint market where updates and lot use matter more than raw size.

This is a small, established pocket of roughly 397 homes with a homestead share just over half, which tends to hold inventory tighter than a rental-heavy area. Buyers should underwrite each property on its own merits rather than assuming a neighborhood baseline; sellers who have genuinely updated should expect to be rewarded for it, while dated homes will be priced on the work still to be done.

Best for

  • Buyers comfortable with older homes who will budget for updates and read condition closely
  • Renovation-minded buyers looking for a compact footprint with upside in the work
  • Buyers wanting an established, lower-turnover Tampa neighborhood over a large new-build subdivision

Probably not for

  • Buyers who need substantial square footage without adding an addition or rebuilding
  • Buyers who want uniform, newer construction and predictable finishes throughout
  • Buyers unwilling to take on inspection findings typical of homes built decades ago

The market around Sherwood Heights Unit 1

Sherwood Heights Unit 1 is a small community — 7 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2026 — too few for its own price trend. Here is the market around it.

Across Hillsborough County, 5,970 homes are active and 2,046 pending (26% under contract).

Homes here are single family residence.

ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Sherwood Heights Unit 1 specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

If we were buying in Sherwood Heights Unit 1 today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.

1

Underwrite the condition first. Price the roof, HVAC, and systems honestly before judging any list price; condition swings value here more than square footage alone.

2

Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.

3

Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.

4

Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.

5

Keep an agent in your corner. The listing agent works for the seller; we represent you and prepare a hand-built valuation before any offer in Sherwood Heights Unit 1.

Best Buy
Buyers who want an established Tampa address and are comfortable evaluating older homes on a case-by-case basis.
Biggest Risk
Age of the stock makes condition the biggest variable — systems and prior work must be verified.
Sweet Spot
An updated home near the 1,255-square-foot median that has already addressed the big-ticket systems.
Avoid If
You need large square footage or uniform, newer construction without renovation risk.

A century of housing stock on the same streets

The defining feature here is the spread of build years — 1930 to 2023 — around a 1961 median. That means a buyer will encounter original mid-century construction, decades of piecemeal renovation, and the occasional ground-up new build side by side. Inspections and a clear-eyed read on systems (roof, electrical, plumbing) matter more in a neighborhood this old, and they are where negotiating leverage tends to live.

At a median of about 1,255 square feet, floor plans lean modest, so buyers wanting more space are usually paying for an addition or a rebuild rather than finding it stock. With only around 397 homes and a homestead share above 50%, turnover is limited; the trade-off is that well-kept, move-in-ready listings do not sit around, and buyers should be ready to act when the right one surfaces.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Sherwood Heights Unit 1. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

In a neighborhood where every home tells a different story — original 1930s bones next to a 2023 rebuild — the value is in reading each property honestly. We help buyers separate a good renovation from lipstick, and we price sellers on what they have actually done to the home, not on a neighborhood average that would flatten the real differences.

Sherwood Heights Unit 1 in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want an established Tampa address and are comfortable evaluating older homes on a case-by-case basis.
Biggest advantageA wide range of vintages and conditions means real opportunity to buy on the merits of a specific house.
Biggest riskAge of the stock makes condition the biggest variable — systems and prior work must be verified.
Sweet spotAn updated home near the 1,255-square-foot median that has already addressed the big-ticket systems.
Avoid ifYou need large square footage or uniform, newer construction without renovation risk.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • Mandatory HOA — confirm current dues
  • Any club/amenity membership is billed separately

Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Sherwood Heights Unit 1 sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are in Sherwood Heights Unit 1?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 397 homes plus 3 vacant residential lots in Sherwood Heights Unit 1 (public records).
What share of Sherwood Heights Unit 1 is owner-occupied?
54% of Sherwood Heights Unit 1 parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Sherwood Heights Unit 1 built?
Homes in Sherwood Heights Unit 1 were built between 1930 and 2023, with a median year built of 1961 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in Sherwood Heights Unit 1?
Cash buyers took 0% of Sherwood Heights Unit 1 sales in the 12 months ending June 2024 (0 of 5 closings, Stellar MLS).
Who is the best real estate agent for Sherwood Heights Unit 1?
The best agent for Sherwood Heights Unit 1 is one who actively works Tampa and knows the community's pricing, fees, and current inventory. Tell us what you're looking for in the form on this page and Momentum Realty will match you with a local specialist for Sherwood Heights Unit 1.
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Buyers comfortable with older homes who will budget for updates and read condition closelyExcellent fit
Renovation-minded buyers looking for a compact footprint with upside in the workExcellent fit
Buyers wanting an established, lower-turnover Tampa neighborhood over a large new-build subdivisionExcellent fit
Buyers who need substantial square footage without adding an addition or rebuildingProbably not
Buyers who want uniform, newer construction and predictable finishes throughoutProbably not
Buyers unwilling to take on inspection findings typical of homes built decades agoProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR 2025 assessment roll (street-list match (5 streets, ZIP 33612))
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-07-12
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2021 (11 transactions analyzed)

Verify the primary sources yourself: Florida DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps · Citizens Property Insurance.

Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of Stellar MLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Methodology: how Momentum market scores are computed. Market metrics describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

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